Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,427/month. Month to month rent is unchanged as rents sit at the peak of $2,500/month in September 2026, indicating stability in the market.
Compared to national trends
Richmond runs 27.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros despite a small total rental inventory of 76 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Richmond rent for $3,960/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,825/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $7,000/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed units, which make up 39.4% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Richmond Heights rents fell 61.1% year over year to $2,295/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Greenbriar also cooled with a 47.1% drop to $2,275/month, showing localized softness amid overall market stability.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,427/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,427 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $527 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, CA
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Richmond, CA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,960 |  6% |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 3% | 199% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belding Woods | $2,400 | |
City Center | $2,400 | |
Coronado | $2,540 | |
Cortez Stege | $2,650 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,417 | |
Iron Triangle | $2,145 | |
North And East | $2,400 | |
Park Plaza | $2,650 | |
Point Richmond | $2,205 | |
Richmond Annex | $2,549 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,945 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,960
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
199%
Iron Triangle
Average rent
$2,145
Richmond Annex
Average rent
$2,549
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,417
North And East
Average rent
$2,400
Coronado
Average rent
$2,540
Belding Woods
Average rent
$2,400
Point Richmond
Average rent
$2,205
City Center
Average rent
$2,400
Park Plaza
Average rent
$2,650
Cortez Stege
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,945
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Richmond, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
28%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
3%$2,600
9%$3,370
16%$2,295
2%$2,245
62%$2,525
8%$2,940
6%$4,495
23%$2,331
1%$2,950
10%$2,011
1%$3,047
6%Discover rentals in Richmond, CA
5d+ ago
North and East apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Willard Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
902 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Point Richmond apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
East Richmond house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Bay condo for rent in Richmond
15 Shoreline Ct #15, Richmond, CA 94804
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,890
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
93 Windward Way #NA, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
15h ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$3,277
Apartment for rent
4d ago
144 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio
1 bath
$1,695–$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
3 baths
$4,799
House for rent
1d ago
3400 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,843–$2,742
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$3,277
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2029 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5730 Bayview Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
147 W Richmond Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
144 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio
1 bath
$1,695–$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
418 C St, Richmond, CA 94801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,865
Apartment for rent
2d ago
902 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Richmond
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,495
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $2,427 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $527 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Iron Triangle ($2,145/mo), Point Richmond ($2,205/mo), and North And East ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Summer months offer the best rental deals in Richmond, with June seeing the lowest rents of the year. January has the highest rents and most competition, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).